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Begin your day with a visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Head inside the panda base to explore the large park. To reduce walking, you can take shuttle bus(personal expense), which stops at the main nurseries and adult panda enclosures. Spend 2–2.5 hours at the base, observing the pandas in their natural habitat. Then stop at Kuanzhai Alley where you can find some food for yourself(personal expense). Wide Alley, with upscale boutiques and courtyards; Narrow Alley, with snack stalls and souvenirs; and Well Alley, a quieter area. Next, head to People’s Park, Relax with a cup of tea at the century-old Heming Teahouse and observe local life. Spend about an hour in the park, or longer if you wish to rest. In the evening, visit Taikoo Li and IFS, a 10–15 minute drive from People’s Park. See the famous giant panda climbing the building and stroll through the open-air Taikoo Li shopping area. Finally, end your day by dropping you off at your hotel

Discover the wonders of Chengdu and Leshan in a day packed with nature and culture. Start your adventure at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where you’ll see playful pandas during their active hours. After lunch featuring local Sichuan specialties, sail on a scenic boat tour to view the magnificent Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour combines wildlife observation, culinary delight, and breathtaking views, all in one day. - Morning visit to the Chengdu Panda Base to see pandas at play - Local lunch in Leshan, savoring famous Sichuan dishes - Scenic boat tour to admire the towering Leshan Giant Buddha - Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Chengdu

Meet Chengdu's Most Famous Residents! Imagine locking eyes with a giant panda just feet away. Watch baby cubs tumble in their nursery. This isn't a dream—it's your morning in Chengdu! Why Book? Hassle-Free — Hotel pickup included. No stress, no language barriers. 80+ Pandas — From newborns to giants, witness the full panda life cycle. Red Pandas Too — Meet these fiery, raccoon-like climbers! Perfect Timing — Back at Tianfu Square by noon, afternoon free. Limited Spots! Pandas are most active in cool morning hours. 5-star Rated by travelers. Solo, couple, or family—unforgettable memories guaranteed! Book your panda encounter now!

Every detail tailored for you.Explore Chengdu your way. Fully custom routes tailored to your travel needs!Mix and match experiences to make the most of your time in Chengdu. Our local experts design exclusive,crowd-avoiding panda routes at the Giant Panda Base, getting you closer to more playful pandas effortlessly.Panda volunteer experience available as an upgrade. Post the morning panda tour, choose bespoke afternoon delights: explore Wenshu Monastery for Buddhist history,unwind at People's Park’s old teahouse, or wander Kuanzhai Alleys for authentic folk culture. Pick curated night activities:lantern-lit Jinli Street,stunning Anshun Bridge,vibrant Tianfu Square,trendy Taikoo Li,or modern Wangping Riverfront. Following your morning panda tour,we arrange custom tours to ancient towns:Hakka culture in Luodai,or Dragon culture in Huanglongxi.We also offer tailored visits to UNESCO sites:Dujiangyan Irrigation System,Mount Qingcheng,Leshan Giant Buddha,Tea Market/Ceremony Experience.

Explore Both Mountains in One Day: Discover the full charm of Mount Qingcheng seamlessly. Practice mindful Tai Chi in the peaceful, misty Back Mountain, then head to the Front Mountain to explore ancient Taoist temples and rich spiritual heritage. Learn from an Intangible Heritage Master: This is not a basic sightseeing trip. You will observe and practice the authentic 36-form Tai Chi routine guided by a certified Intangible Cultural Heritage Master—a true "SPA" for your mind, body, and soul. Relaxed, No-Rush Private Travel: Skip the exhausting, packed group schedules. Enjoy seamless, door-to-door private transfers with a dedicated vehicle and driver. We travel at a gentle, flexible pace that is absolutely perfect for all ages.

Explore Chongqing's heart: hotpot and local culture. Visit the Dezhuang Hotpot Museum – China's first – to learn its history, see the Guinness World Record giant hotpot, and enjoy a hands-on base-making session plus a hotpot lunch (all included). Then, stroll through Houbao Community's retro streets, where vintage buses and nostalgic shops reveal local life. Perfect for food lovers, families, and photography fans. Private tour with English-speaking guide and private transport. Visit the world's first Hotpot Culture Museum & see the giant hotpot Included: Hotpot base-making & hotpot lunch Explore authentic Houbao Community with vintage charm Professional English-speaking guide & private transport

Explore Diaoyucheng (Fishing Town Fortress), the legendary “Place Where God’s Whip Was Broken,” where the Mongol Great Khan fell in 1259, altering the course of European history. On this exclusive private day trip from Chongqing, your personal driver ensures a comfortable ride while your expert guide shares insider stories of the 36-year siege that saved medieval Europe from further invasion. Perfect for medieval history buffs, military enthusiasts, and curious travelers, you’ll gain a profound understanding of world history far beyond the typical guidebooks, enjoying a flexible pace and deep dives into ancient fortifications without the crowds.

The itineraries above are simply our recommended Chengdu day tours, but we are happy to customize the experience based on your interests and travel style. Feel free to contact us and share your ideas — we will suggest the most suitable plan for you. Besides necessary expenses such as attraction tickets or transportation, our pricing is mainly based on the guide’s hourly service fee. This means that within the booked time, we will do our best to support almost any reasonable request you may have, giving you maximum flexibility and a deeper, more personal Chengdu experience. As China now relies heavily on mobile payment instead of cash, we are also happy to help with Alipay and WeChat Pay purchases during your trip. Your guide can assist with local payments, and you can simply reimburse the amount directly afterward.

Discover the monumental Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on this insightful day tour from Chengdu. Begin with convenient hotel pickup and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Leshan. Marvel at the world’s largest stone-carved Buddha, standing 71 meters tall and overlooking the confluence of three rivers for over 1,200 years. Choose between walking along the scenic cliffside paths for unique views or enjoying a boat ride for a panoramic perspective from the water. This tour offers a dedicated sightseeing experience, free of shopping distractions, allowing ample time to soak in the history and beauty of the area. - Visit the iconic Leshan Giant Buddha and learn about its history - Choose between walking paths or a boat ride for stunning views - Enjoy seamless communication with an English-speaking guide - Conclude your tour conveniently at Tianfu Square in Chengdu

Wolong Panda Base – Where pandas truly belong Unlike crowded city panda enclosures, Wolong sits inside the giant panda’s natural habitat – the misty mountains of western Sichuan. This is where wild pandas still roam. Here, you’ll see pandas living in a much more natural environment, with fresh air, bamboo forests, and plenty of space. Authentic local lunch – your choice You’ll enjoy a genuine Dujiangyan meal at a family‑run farmhouse. Choose between smoked pork ribs (a local specialty) or classic Sichuan dishes. ️ Dujiangyan – 2,200‑year‑old engineering wonder After lunch, explore the world’s oldest still‑functioning irrigation system. Your guide will explain how this “living heritage” still waters the Chengdu Plain today, and the story how Chengdu was developed to the land of abundance. Private, flexible, and stress‑free Your own vehicle, your own English‑speaking guide, and a completely flexible schedule. No rushing, no strangers – just you and the best of trip.

Enjoy a flexible private day tour in Kunming with a local English-speaking guide, private vehicle, driver, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Choose from Stone Forest, Green Lake Park, Dianchi Lake, Dounan Flower Market, Kunming Old Street, temples, local markets, or food spots. The route can be adjusted based on your interests, pace, weather, and traffic. This is a no-shopping private tour, ideal for couples, families, small groups, and first-time visitors.

Spend a day volunteering at the Dujiangyan Panda Base, get personal with giant pandas, and help with their rehabilitation. You’ll get to make panda food, help clean the enclosures, and help feed the pandas. Your tour guide will make sure everything is taken care of for you, so you can enjoy your time with the fluffy pandas. Lunch is also included.

Wolong Giant Panda Natural Reserve is the earliest, largest and best-known panda reserve in China. With the warm and humid climate favorable to bamboos, pandas' favorite food, it is an ideal place for the living and reproduction of giant pandas. Get the special opportunity to volunteer at Wolong Panda Base on this experience, including panda food making, panda enclosures cleaning and panda feeding, this panda experience will surely be one of the most memorable experiences of your life. Highlights: See lovely furry giant pandas at Wolong Panda Base Have a full day Giant Pandas volunteer experience Gain once-in-a-lifetime memory with Giant Pandas Informative, friendly and professional local tour guide Private tour is operated with just your party exclusively

This all inclusive private 2-day tour offers you a wonderful China minority culture experience of Miao, Xijia and Gejia in Kaili, a county-level city under the administration of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture (in Guizhou province). You will also enjoy a lightly hiking time in Leigongshan Natural Reserve. An overnight stay in a local guest house and minority dancing show are also inclusive.

Travel from Chongqing to the Dazu Rock Carvings on a private full-day tour focused on the Buddhist cliff carvings, preserved Song dynasty details, and cultural stories behind this UNESCO-listed heritage area. Your selected-language guide and private driver handle the long round-trip transfer, tickets, and on-site timing, so you can focus on Baodingshan, Beishan, and the most meaningful carvings without arranging transport on your own. Hotel pickup and drop-off within central Chongqing, private vehicle service, guide service, and the Dazu Rock Carvings combo ticket are included. This tour is best for travelers interested in Chinese art, religion, heritage, and history at a flexible private pace. Meals, personal expenses, gratuities, and optional activities outside the listed route are not included.

Leave Chongqing for a private full-day tour to Wulong Three Natural Bridges, a UNESCO-listed karst landscape known for huge natural stone arches, sinkholes, cliffs, and movie-famous valley scenery. Your selected-language guide and private driver handle the long round-trip transfer, admission, and scenic-area shuttle or bus arrangements, so the day feels manageable even without public-transport planning. The route focuses on the Three Natural Bridges scenic area at a comfortable private pace, with time for viewpoints, ravine walks, elevator and shuttle transitions, and photo stops. Central Chongqing hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Meals, gratuities, personal expenses, and extra attractions such as Longshuixia Gorge, Fairy Mountain, or Furong Cave are not included unless separately arranged.

Explore the Dujiangyan Irrigation System on a private day trip from Chengdu with a dedicated guide and private vehicle. This UNESCO-listed water-control project has helped shape Sichuan for more than 2,000 years, and your guide will explain the ancient engineering behind Yuzui, Feishayan, Baopingkou, Anlan Bridge, and the temples and waterways around the scenic area. This tour keeps the day focused on Dujiangyan rather than rushing multiple stops. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off, pre-arranged admission, and a flexible pace for photos, short walks, and questions. Choose an English-speaking or Spanish-speaking guide option; meals, gratuities, personal expenses, and optional paid rides inside the scenic area are not included.

Embark on an extraordinary day trip to the hidden depths of the Dazu Rock Carvings, Chongqing's sole UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided by an expert storyteller, explore this awe-inspiring marvel—one of the world's top eight grottoes, crafted between the 9th and 13th centuries and rediscovered only in the 1940s. These breathtaking carvings bring to life the tales of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, alongside vivid depictions of everyday life, offering a unique glimpse into a richly diverse cultural tapestry. Spanning five mountain peaks with over 50,000 statues, this monumental site is the last great testament to the art of stone carving. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness a masterpiece that has captivated the world, prepare to be amazed! • Skip-the-line access to Dazu Rock Carvings. • Knowledgeable tour guide with insightful commentary in Dazu Rock Carvings. • Flexible pacing, spend more time at your favorite sections.

If you’ve always want to see pandas up close, this is the perfect tour for you. You’ll have a hassle-free day with round-trip transportation included. Travel with ease in a comfortable private vehicle to Dujiangyan Panda Base. You won’t have to worry about waiting in line for tickets, as entrance fees are included. Learn how to feed pandas, clean enclosures, and take notes on your exciting panda volunteer experience.

Watch rolly polly baby pandas playing, munching bamboo and generally doing their cute ol’thing at the Panda Breeding Centre; Chill out sipping tea with residents in People’s Park in Chengdu. Visit the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha; Escape the cities to discover China's natural beauty. Trek up the misty forests of Emei Shan for a stay in a monastery, waking to the sound of drums and prayers in the morning Buddhist ritual. Truly China Travel offers you so many choices, you can choose a private tour or group adventure tour for Chengdu’s Natural Panda Paradise. Private trips can be booked for one to twenty travelers. Book a certain departure date, set your own pace, enjoy more one-on-one attention from the tour leader and if you would like, upgrade your hotels. This is a great idea for families, friends, company employees or social clubs as there is something for everybody.

That’s your perfectly paced, all-inclusive day All-Inclusive Chongqing Summer Escape: Discover a 300‑Year‑Old Hidden Gem & Ride the Monorail Through a Building and Why this is the most unique Chongqing summer tour Feature What you get: True All-Inclusive Private Xiaomi EV, guide, all entry fees, monorail ticket, lunch, dinner, snacks & drinks – everything covered Luxury Ride Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle – quiet, spacious, and Instagram-ready Ride‑Through Experience Not just watching from below – you board the monorail and feel the magic of a train passing through a residential building Deep Culture Stand at the meeting point of two great rivers (Chaotianmen) with a guided story of old Chongqing Exclusive Summer Activity Mahjong lesson in a cool creek at a 300‑year‑old hidden town – only we offer this Local Feast Saturday tours include the legendary Spicy Crayfish "Dam Banquet" – fully included

The amazing destinations of Yunnan are Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La. This 2-day private tour will let you start from Lijiang to discover the natural beauty for both area with a local guide. The attractions include Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dukezong Old Town, Xiaojiezi Tibetan Village, Songzanlin Monastery and Napahai Lake. Day 1. Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La by car. Visit the gorge and Dukezong Old Town. Day 2. Shangri-La sightseeing including Songzanlin Monastery, Tibetan Village visit, and Napahai Lake. Later, drive back to Lijiang.